HC Deb 12 December 1986 vol 107 cc317-8W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many letters he has received expressing opposition to the rate support grant allocation for Welsh local authorities for 1987–88; and if he will make a statement in relation to determining the appropriate rate support grant strategy for Wales.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

I have received a number of letters from one local authority expressing opposition to one element of the proposed Welsh rate support grant settlement for 1987–88.

I shall be making a statement on Welsh rate support grant next week.

Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Wales whether there is to be any reconsideration of the rate support grant for Welsh local authorities for 1987–88; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

My provisional proposals for the 1987–88 Welsh rate support grant settlement were announced in July and have since been the subject of extensive consultation with the local authority associations through the forum of the Welsh Consultative Council on Local Government Finance. I shall be making a statement setting out my firm intentions next week.